Corporate Associate Attorney

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious national law firm seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join their top-tier Corporate & Financial Services Department. The firm provides early responsibility to its corporate associates and offers exposure to a broad spectrum of corporate transactions, including private equity, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and capital markets. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced attorneys to take on significant responsibility, working closely with partners and clients across various industries.

Duties:

• Supervise due diligence processes for corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and related transaction documents.
• Manage and facilitate the closing of corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across a range of industries to execute private equity, M&A, and capital markets transactions.
• Provide legal advice and strategy on corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of three full years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Experience supervising due diligence and managing corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of handling private equity, M&A, and capital markets transactions.
• Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients and legal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.

Compensation:

• Salary: $250,000 - $370,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Location:

• New York City

This international, mid-sized New York firms core areas of practice include corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm maintains a friendly relaxed atmosphere and many of its attorneys are well known nationally. Associates receive early responsibility as well as good training. Office space at this firm is among the nicest of any firm in New York, and attorneys frequently socialize outside of the office. In addition, attorneys receive competitive salaries and benefits.